Class Samples

I finally sent out my newsletter for May and now I'm ready to post my upcoming class samples here.

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Scrap Class
Date: May 12
Time: 7:00 PM
Cost: $10 or free with a $30 purchase that night
RSVP: May 10

Join me at my monthly scrapbooking class. You will make a two-page 12x12 layout for only $10 or free with a purchase of $30 or more that night. You can sign up month to month--no commitment required. Bring your friends and learn simple techniques for stamping in your scrapbooks as well as more advanced techniques. Bring a paper cutter and your own adhesive.

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Chip, Chip, Hooray!
Date: May 20
Time: 6:30
Cost: $25
RSVP & Payment: May 12

You will make this fantastic chipboard clipboard (or you can choose a feminine version), a card, and a few individual elements to add to your own pages or cards. You will learn 7 different techniques to use with chipboard!

Your class fee of $25 includes the 9x9 Chipboard Clipboard and the On Board Accents chipboard pack. We will use a few pieces from the pack and you take home the rest. We will be using materials such as glitter, embossing powder, ribbon, craft ink, etc.

I am offering a pre-order of two items you will need to work with your remaining chipboard at home. For only $4, you can add one sanding block and one Anywhere Glue Stick to your class pack. Please let me know if you want to add this to your class fee. RSVP and payment due May 12.


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Father's Day Centerpiece Album
Date: Wed., June 11
Time: 6:30 PM
Cost: $17 Clubbers $15
RSVP: May 25

Make this unique project for Dear Ol' Dad. It folds into a book, but will stand up on a desk or shelf as a special reminder of Dad's loved ones. You have the option of substituting the the "Dad's Day" stamps for general stamps if you do not want to make this a Father's Day gift. Or, you can choose the feminine version using the Afternoon Tea Designer Papers.
*bring your paper cutter with a scoring blade and your own adhesive

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Expand Your Toolbox!

Have you ever thought about becoming a Stampin' Up! Demonstrator? Now is the perfect time. From now until May 31, Stampin' Up! is offering 20% off the starter kit price of $199 to join the Stampin' Up! family. That makes the kit only $159.20

Plus, you can choose a set of our fantastic Hodgepodge Hardware in Pewter, Antique Brass, or Antique Copper finishes from the Spring/Summer collection. That's a gift worth over $30!

You will get everything you need to start your own business. You also have the option of swapping stamp sets or ink pad colors. For an addition $50, you can add the Stampin' Memories kit, which includes some great products to showcase scrapbooking.

Be sure to read the FAQ about Becoming a Demonstrator in the right column under Special Download Forms. Feel free to contact me with any questions. If you decide you are ready to join our family, you can sign up on my website. You will need my password--SUDEMO to proceed.

Announcements

Okay, once again, I've taken a long break from my blog. Sorry about that. I have some really fun things to post and will be working on that next week.

First announcement: The Occasions Mini period has been extended until the end of June! Don't miss out on the fantastic sets in this catalog (Tart & Tangy being my favorite!) and the wonderful poly twill ribbon in Old Olive and Chocolate Chip.

Credit Cards: Stampin' Up! is now accepting credit cards for customer purchases! So, charge away! Please note: I only accept cash or check for my Classes and sale of retired items.

May is National Scrapbooking month! In honor of that, Stampin' Up! is running a great promotion on Chipboard. Spend $35 and choose any of our chipboard products at 25% off! Prices listed below show the 25% off.

109181 On Board Blossoms & Basics $11.21
109179 On Board Ginormous Pieces $11.21
107925 On Board Bitty Book $7.46
108495 On Board 5" x 5" Art Journal $5.21
107065 On Board Art Journal (5-3/4" x 8-3/4") $7.13
107307 On Board Accents $9.71
109182 On Board Lots of Letters $9.71
109180 On Board Simon Upper $9.71
107306 On Board Simon Lower $9.71
109192 On Board Clipboard (13" x 7-1/2") $11.96
109190 On Board Clipboard (9" x 9") $5.96
109191 On Board Clipboard (4-1/2" x 9") $4.88
110713 On Board Book Basics Large $5.96
110712 On Board Book Basics Small $4.46

If you are wondering "What in the world do I do with chipboard?", then you must plan to attend my Chip, Chip, Hooray Class on Tuesday, May 20th at 6:30 PM You will make this fantastic chipboard clipboard (or you can choose a feminine version), a card, and a few individual elements to add to your own pages or cards. You will learn 7 different techniques to use with chipboard!

Your class fee of $25 includes the 9x9 Chipboard Clipboard and the On Board Accents chipboard pack. We will use a few pieces from the pack and you take home the rest. We will be using materials such as glitter, embossing powder, ribbon, craft ink, etc. I am offering a pre-order of two items you will need to work with your remaining chipboard at home. For only $4, you can add one sanding block and one Anywhere Glue Stick to your class pack. Please let me know if you want to add this to your class fee. RSVP and payment due May 10.

Items to bring to class: Paper cutter, Heat Tool (if you have one), glue stick, and adhesive

Some Changes

A few changes are coming to Stampin' Up! that I want to let you know about.

First, with the rising prices of gas and everything else, Stampin' Up! will be increasing the minimum shipping from $3.95 to $6.95.

How will that effect you? Well, if you place small orders and have them shipped directly to you (Customer Direct order), you will be affected by the change. For example, an order of $30 would pay $3.95 shipping. Beginning April 1, that order will pay $6.95 shipping. Orders over $69.50 will pay 10% shipping.

For those of you who are Workshop Guests or Clubbers, you will continue to pay 10% of your order for shipping, regardless of total.

I've always tried to help people save on shipping by combining their small orders with my own or with my club orders. I will continue to do this. That may mean waiting a little longer for your order to be placed. When I do combine shipping, that will mean you will need to pick your order up from my Miamisburg home. I keep a tub on my patio, so that you can pick up your order at your convenience instead of trying to juggle each of our schedules. But, it's your choice--either Customer Direct or Combined Order (when possible).

On a more positive note, Stampin' Up will start accepting customer credit cards for orders sometime in April. I will let you know when this begins. I have always accepted credit cards, but prefer cash or checks so that I can avoid paying additional fees. But, once Stampin' Up accepts them, I won't have any fees to pay. So, charge all you want! Please remember that I only accept cash or checks for my classes.

I anticipate additional positive changes within the next few months as Stampin' Up! gears up for their 20th anniversary. I'll keep you posted!

Not-So-Mega Swap

Well, ladies, I sent an email about reminders for the Not-So-Mega Swap, but it may have found its way to your spam basket. So, I'll post here.

The due date for the Mega Swap is approaching, so I wanted to send a few reminders about the swap. Please contact me if you have any questions! Can't wait to see what you come up with!

I am going to have an Open Stamp Night for friends and anyone participating in the Mega Swap on Saturday, April 12. If you are interested in coming, please let me know by the 10th. Free event---just bring something for you to drink and maybe a snack to share, if you'd like. Time is 6:00 - midnight. We can order pizza if you want!

Details

TOTAL #: 10
Due Date: Wednesday, April 16
Pick up Date: Saturday, April 19

1. Please put all swaps together so I can easily pick up 2 for a person and move on to the next swap...don't have a stack with the left side of the swap and a stack for the right side of the swap. This confuses things.

2. If you have floaters (pieces not connected), please have them in individual ziplock baggies between the left and right side of the swap.

3. You need to have some sort of layering on the page and some type of embellishment (ribbon, brads, eyelets, embossing, etc.). And of course, ALL Stampin' Up supplies!!

4. Please make sure you do quality work!!! It doesn't have to be super complex, but quality. There needs to be stamping on all pages of the spread.

5. Please, do not plan on making them last minute...make them ahead of time so you have time to deliver them to me by April 16.

French Fry Pouch

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These little pouches are so easy to make! You can find folding directions for them by clicking here. Just don't fold down the back flap. I also used my finger to push up the bottom to make more room for candy. Practice on a piece of typing paper first. Then break out that Designer Paper you have stashed and get busy! I plan on making these for Kyle's end of school treat. I used Starburst Jelly Beans because that's the only candy I have, but Runts would be perfect!

Recipe
Stamps: Tart & Tangy
Inks: markers--Real Red and Old Olive
Paper: Real Red, Bashful Blue, Whisper White, Summer Picnic Designer Paper
Accessories: 1 1/4 & 1 3/8 circle punches, Scallop punch, Small flat cello bags, Striped Ribbon



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April Card Kit

Cost: $15

* Includes all the consumable supplies needed to make 12 cards, plus envelopes.

* Shown is just 1 example of a card you can make with your kit. Receive 3 additional full color samples for "alternative" cards you can make with the contents of your kit!

* In addition, you'll receive detailed, step by step instructions on how to complete each of the 4 card designs.


Orders for the Card Kits must be received by April 15th. Your kits will be available by the end of the month.

Already have the ink pads and stamp set needed to make the cards in this kit? Just buy the Card Kit! Don't have some (or any) of these items? See the "Add-on Products" list to pick out and order what you need to complete the cards. Just want the Card Kit to make your own designs? Go for it!

Special Offer for April! Purchase the Card Kit and receive the Coordinating Set at "Catalog Price." That's 17% off!

This month's featured set is: Nursery Necessities
You can find the set on page 69 of the Spring/Summer Collection

Click Here to View On-Line

Optional Add-on Products:

* Sage Shadow Classic Inkpad ($5.25)
* River Rock Classic Inkpad ($5.25)
* Barely Banana Classic Inkpad ($5.25)
* Chocolate Chip Classic Inkpad($5.25)
* Ticket Corner Punch ($6.95)

Other Optional Purchases:

* Star Punch ($15.95)
* 1/16" Hole Punch ($8.95)
* Stampin' Dimensionals ($3.95)

*plus shipping and tax

Please Note: I am glad to ship kits directly to you! If the kit needs to be shipped, there will be an extra $3 shipping charge.

Upcoming Kits:

May-- Just B

June-- Stitched Exotics

Bamboo Spine Album Class

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Date: Monday, April 28
Time: 6:30 PM
Cost: $18 with half kit or $30 with whole kit
RSVP: April 10

Learn to make this fantastic mini album using half of a Simply Scrappin' Kit. You pick the kit you want to use. Choose to receive a whole kit or just half the kit. The sample to the left uses the Crew Kids Boy Kit. My sample is missing ribbon ties along the spine, but you will have access to my ribbon for your book. The next sample uses a retired Simply Scrappin' Kit. I accidentally finished this book first thinking it was the Crew Kids Boy kit! You can see the ribbon ties along the spine.

April Stamp-a-Stack

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Don't miss my next Stamp-a-Stack on Wednesday, April 9th at 6:30 pm. Make 10 cards (2 of 5 designs). Envelopes are included. Bring your own adhesive or pre-order one for only $7. Refills are only $5. This month we are going with a Masculine/Sympathy Theme. These always seem to be the type of cards I never have enough of! Of course, as usual, you are able to pick from a variety of greetings for most of the cards.

Date: Wednesday, April 9
Time: 6:30 PM
Cost: $15
RSVP: April 2

Spring Basket

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I found the idea for this adorable basket on another blog and just had to make one! I used the Itty Bitty Backgrounds stamp set for the white dots on the basket. This set has been around for a while, but if you don't have it, get it! It is such a great set to have to add a little texture to your projects. Of course, the strawberry is from the Tart & Tangy set found in the Occasions Mini.

This would be a fantastic project to make at your next Stampin' Party. Contact me today to schedule a party your friends won't forget!

Recipe
Cardstock: Wild Wasabi, Real Red, Whisper White
Ink: Craft White, Real Red and Glorious Green markers
Accessories: 1 1/4, 1 3/8 circle punches, scallop punch, white gel pen, yummy Starburst jelly beans

Easter Projects

Well, I'm cutting it close, but I am going to share a couple of Easter projects. Exams are finally over and I have some time! I used the set "A Good Egg" for both of these projects. I just love it! The first project is a gift I made for Kyle's pre-school teachers. Look at how cute this is!

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This jar mix makes Bunny Smores! I haven't actually tried them, but I hear they are delicious. All you need is a 1 quart mason jar, graham crackers, bunny peeps, brown sugar, and M&M's. You can find directions for it in my Special Download file in the column to the right. I should have shown you more of the jar in the picture, but I focused too much on the direction card instead! Sorry about that.

This next project is a fun little basket that I made for the kids in Kyle's class. I found cute little Play-doh eggs at Target and put one in each.

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These are super-easy to make and only use a 6x6 piece of cardstock for the box part.

Directions:
1. Cut 6x6” square of cardstock & cut handle 1/2" x 8"

2. Score 6x6 cardstock at 2" & 4", turn and repeat.

3. Trim the corners off each corner square.

4. Cut into the 2 score-lines on one side of the basket. Repeat on the opposite side.

5. Trim end flaps to about 3/4".

6. Now is the time to stamp your box, if you'd like.

7. Fold all score lines. Flip basket over so you're looking at the "outside". Place two rows of adhesive on both of the 3/4" sides flaps. Then press the first half of the criss-cross piece onto the 3/4" flaps on both si des.

8. Place roll on adhesive on the inside of the other criss-cross flaps and press the flaps into place.

9. Attach handle to the inside of the basket. I attached ribbon to mine first.

10. Decorate as you wish!


I hope you all have a very blessed Easter!

Free Wheelin' Promotion

Check out the latest promotion from Stampin Up! Buy one of the 6 pre-selected stamp sets included in the promo and get the coordinating jumbo wheel ($8.95 value) for free!!! There's no limit on how many bundles you can get!! How great is that?

If you haven't experienced the fun, ease, and versatility of our Stampin' Around wheels, now is your chance. From March 18 through April 30, when you buy a pre-selected stamp set, you'll receive the coordinating wheel absolutely FREE!

Wonderful You bundle pg 91 Includes Wonderful You stamp set and free Stems & Silhouettes jumbo wheel $33.95

Life's a Breeze bundle pg 80 Includes Life's a Breeze stamp set and free Something Fishy jumbo wheel $29.95

Pun Fun bundle pg 66 Includes Pun Fun stamp set and free Sweet Stars jumbo wheel $30.95

Year after Year bundle pg 60 Includes Year after Year stamp set and free See You Around jumbo wheel $30.95

Stitched Exotics bundle pg 83 Includes Stitched Exotics stamp set and free It's Beautiful jumbo wheel $33.95

Enjoy Every Moment bundle pg 51 Includes Enjoy Every Moment stamp set and free Daisy Dash jumbo wheel $29.95

Occasions Mini Catalog

The Occasions Collection Mini Catalog ordering period runs from March 1st through May 31st, 2008. Be sure to check out the fresh and fruity new designs and accessories Stampin' Up!® has introduced! You are sure to fall in love with the adorable Tart & Tiny stamp set containing 4 fruit images, as well as the coordinating greeting set and Designer Paper. Click here to view the Occasions Mini catalog!

How would you like to earn free products from the Occasions mini? March 18-April 30 is the perfect time to host a stampin' party! Hostesses with party sales of $350 or more will receive an extra $25 to spend. Call me today to schedule a party your friends won't forget!

Are you too busy to host an in-home workshop? You can always host a "catalog" party. Share your free catalog with friends and family and collect orders. With as little as $150 in sales, you will receive a free level 1 hostess-only stamp set and $15 in hostess dollars. Spend them on anything in our Spring/Summer Collection or Occasions mini.

Sale-a-Bration Samples

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These are two cards using the fantastic Sale-a-Bration sets Friendship Blooms and Lots of Thoughts. My Clubbers did these last month. Both cards use the Faux Silk technique. You only have until Monday, March 17th to place an order to qualify for one of the super SAB sets.

Recipes
Cheers to You card
Stamp Sets: Lots of Thoughts (SAB), Embrace Life
Cardstock: Old Olive, Soft Sky, Basic Black, Whisper White
Ink: Black Staz-On, Old Olive marker
Accessories: tissue paper, black grosgrain, gold brads, Photo Corners punch, Mat Pack, Tombow Multi Purpose Adhesive

Friendship Card
Stamp Set: Friendship Blooms (SAB)
Cardstock: Basic Gray, So Saffron, Certainly Celery, Whisper White
Ink: Ruby Red, Certainly Celery, So Saffron, Basic Gray
Accessories: tissue paper, Tombow Multi Purpose Adhesive, Dazzling Diamonds glitter, Certainly Celery grosgrain.

March Club and Scrap Class

Yes, I'm a little late, but I still wanted to show you the layout my ladies did for the Scrappin' Club and Scrap Class.

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Isn't it adorable?! I must admit that the giant egg came from an idea from fellow demonstrator Andrea Walford who sent me a fantastic box idea with the egg on front. As soon as I saw it, I knew I would find a way to incorporate it into my club layout!

My next scrap class will be Tuesday, April 15th. I don't have the layout planned, yet, but I will work on something fabulous! The cost of the Scrap Class is $10 or only $5 with a purchase of $25 or more. Monday Scrap Classes are combined with my Monthly Club gals.

Upcoming Scrap Classes:
April: Tuesday, April 15
May: Monday, May 12*
June: Tuesday, June 10

Recipe
Stamp Set: A Good Egg
Cardstock: Close to Cocoa, So Saffron, Bashful Blue, Certainly Celery, Whisper White, Chocolate Chip
Ink: Certainly Celery, Chocolate Chip, Black Staz-On
Accessories: Watercolor Wonder Crayons, Blender Pens, Corner Rounder (to make scallops), satin ribbon from the Ribbon Originals Theater pack, Bashful Blue Ribbon, 1/8 hand punch

MOPS Crop Information

I want to share a really fun scrapbooking opportunity with you. The MOPS group from the First Church of God in Miamisburg is holding their 3rd Annual Crop on May 2 -3. This is the first year they are doing a two day event.

Cost: Friday evening only $15
Saturday only $25
Both days $35

I have attended this Crop for the last two years, and believe me, you do not want to miss it! They have fantastic door prizes--things like massages, restaurant gift certificates, various vendor prizes, etc! Meals and snacks, too! You share a table with another person, so you have plenty of room for your stuff.

This is an event in which I am participating. I am not involved with the planning or with the MOPS group. I will be there at a booth. I will have my display samples and a couple of make and takes for everyone to do. I bring all of my ink pads and punches and some stamp sets for everyone to use, also. I will have some retired ribbons, papers, and stamp sets for sale.

If you are interested in attending or want additional information, check out the MOPS Crop Information form found in the right column under Special Download Forms. I hope you can make it!

Retired Sets Need a Good Home!

I have some fantastic retired sets that need a good home! Prices listed do not include shipping to you. You are welcome to pick them up at your convenience and save on shippping! Cash or Checks only, please!

Condition Code:
M = mounted
UM = unmounted
PUM = partially unmounted

Alphabits $14 M
Autumn Fest $20 M
Background Basics $10 M
Background Sampler $14 M
Best Blossoms $8 M
Bold Butterfly and Jumbo Wheel $30 M
Collage Alphabet $22 M
Country Blessings $17 M
Delight in Life $8 M
Fashion Statements $25 UM
Festive Four $8 M
Fun Filled $8 M
Gently Falling $8 M
Happiest of Holidays $12 M
Houndstooth BG $14 M
Hung Up on the Holidays $12 M
Lexicon of Love $8 M
Little Layers Plus $14 M
Looks Like Spring $24 M
Noteworthy $10 M
Paint Prints $8 M
Petal Prints $23 M
Riveting $14 M
Send a Celebration $8 M
Shapes & Shadows $22 M
Simple Sayings II $15 M
Simple Sketches $28 PUM
Spring Gifts $14 M
Stipple Celebrations $22 M
Stipple Rose $12 M
Tag Time $25 UM
Terrific Tulips $20 M
Winged Things $20 M

Goodbye Sale-a-Bration!

Don't miss out! Sale-a-Bration ends March 17! You still have 17 days to take advantage of Stampin' Up's number one sale. Remember, for every $50 you spend before shipping and tax is calculated, you can choose one of the SAB sets for free! Check out these samples from a talented group of Demonstrators from a swap group that I am part of:

March Card Kit

There's been a change in plans for the March Card Kit. Originally, All in the Family was going to be March's kit, but instead Priceless will be the featured set this month. If you have already "ordered" the All in the Family set, you can switch it to Priceless, if you want, or you can order either one at catalog price. Sorry for the confusion!

Do you love having cardstock pre-cut for you? Then this is for you!

Stay tuned to the Monthly Card Kit Program to receive crisp, new ideas that are sure to inspire your creativity.

Cost: $15


* Includes all the consumable supplies needed to make 12 cards.

* Shown is just 1 example of a card you can make with your kit. Receive 3 additional full color samples for "alternative" cards you can make with the contents of your kit!

* In addition, you'll receive detailed, step by step instructions on how to complete each of the 4 card designs.


Orders for the Card Kits must be received by March 15th. You will receive your kits by the end of the month.

Already have the ink pads and stamp set needed to make the cards in this kit? Just buy the Card Kit! Don't have some (or any) of these items? See the "Add-on Products" list to pick out and order what you need to complete the cards. Just want the Card Kit to make your own designs? Go for it!

The Card Kit ($15) Includes:
12 Pieces of 5 ½“ x 8 1/2” Kraft Cardstock
12 Pieces of 4” x 2 ¼” Wild Wasabi Cardstock
12 Pieces of 3 ¾” x 2” Groovy Guava Designer Paper (Patterns may vary)
12 Pieces of 2 ½” x 3 ½” Purely Pomegranate CS
24 Pieces of 2 ¼” x 3 ¼” Whisper White Cardstock
12 – 4 ½” Pieces of Wild Wasabi Striped Ribbon
12 – Whisper White Medium Envelopes
Step by Step Instructions to complete 4 different card designs using the kit pieces

Add-on Products:
-Wild Wasabi Classic Ink Pad ($5.25)*
-Purely Pomagranite Classic Ink Pad ($5.25)*
-Groovy Guava Classic Ink Pad ($5.25)*
-Key Tag Punch ($15.95)*
-Priceless Stamp Set at catalog price $25.95

*add shipping and tax

Other Optional Purchases:
-Stampin’ Dimensionals: for raising images for a 3-D effect

Please Note: I am glad to ship kits directly to you! If the kit needs to be shipped, there will be an extra $3 shipping charge.

Contact me today to order your Card Kit and see how quick and easy card making can be right in the comforts
of your home!

Email Issues

Hi Everyone!

I apologize for not posting in a long time. I've been busy with school and Kyle and I both got sick. Then, Kyle got an ear infection and now he's sick with a stomach flu. So, it's been real fun around here!

I am posting to my blog because I seem to be having email issues. Many people have not been receiving my emails--whether they're replies or new ones. If you have not received a response from me to an email you sent, I want to know that I have actually responded. Please don't think I've ignored you! You can check your spam folder and see if my response is there. If not, feel free to email me again or give me a call. Be sure to add my email address to your address book--stampingcarrie@yahoo.com. This might prevent my emails from going into your spam folder.

I am now super busy preparing for my weekend away at our Super Stampin' Weekend this weekend. I'm getting make and takes ready, sorting my retired stamp sets that will be for sale, and organizing my pictures. Nothing like waiting until the last minute!

If you are going to the Stampin' Weekend this weekend and have not received your Registration Confirmation email containing directions to the Lodge, let me know.

Sale-a-Bration Time!

Woohoo! It's the happiest time of the stampin' year! Sale-a-bration is here at last. Two posts down you'll find more information about SAB, but I wanted to let you know about a new special Stampin' Up! is having.

If you've thought about becoming a SU demonstrator, now is the time. You can purchase the Starter Kit at 20% off PLUS you will also get to choose a free stamp set of your choice. The starter kit is an excellent value at $199, but at an additional 20% off, it's almost irresistible! That's $350 worth of supplies for only $159.

You are able to customize your kit. You can switch stamp sets for sets of equal or lesser value and even change ink pad colors.

Check out my FAQ about becoming a Demonstrator and contact me with any questions! You can find the form underneath Special Download Forms to the right.

If you find that you're all set to join our stampin' family, you can sign up on my website. Click here. Be sure to use sudemo as your password.

Valentine Stamp Camp

Today is my Mom & Me Valentine Stamp Camp and my regular Valentine Stamp Camp. I'm excited for both of them and am sure everyone will love the projects. I've already shared the Mom & Me samples, so here are the projects for the regular camp.

The difference between the two camps is that the regular camp is making chocolate nugget tins instead of Cupid Soup, making 4 love notes instead of 2, and receiving a whole pack of Bali Breeze Designer Paper.

The nugget tins are from Specialty Bottle. The tins themselves are pretty cheap at $0.80 a piece, but it's the shipping that hits you! I paid around $13-14 in shipping for 25 tins. The company has so many different types of tins and bottles. Lots of fun items to be altered.

Sale-a-Bration!

February 1 - March 17, 2008


It's almost that time of the year. Sale-a-Bration!!!! I know many of you look forward to this every year. For those of you who are new to Stampin' Up!, Sale-a-Bration (SAB) is one of the happiest times of the stampin' year. Why? Because each year during SAB, SU! puts out a special mini catalog with 6 stamp sets or other products that you can earn for FREE! If you're on my mailing list, you should have received or will receive a SAB catalog very soon.

Customers, with each $50 purchase (before shipping and tax), you can choose one of the special items for free. This year, you can choose from 5 fantastic stamp sets or a special pack of rub-ons. Spend $100, choose 2 sets, and so on! There is no limit---with each $50 purchase, pick a SAB gift!

Hostesses can choose a free SAB item with every $300 in net sales. Sales of $600, earn 2 sets!

New recruits who sign up during SAB, can choose any stamp set from the Spring/Summer Collection 2008 absolutely free. If you would like some information on being a Stampin' Up! Demonstrator, check out my FAQ about Being a Demo underneath Special Download Forms in the right hand column. Feel free to contact me with any questions!

Beginning February 1, you can view the SAB catalog by clicking here!

February Card Kit of the Month

I kicked off the Card Kit of the Month this month and have had a pretty good response, so I want to share with you February's Card Kit.

Do you love having cardstock pre-cut for you? Then this is for you! Stay tuned to the Monthly Card Kit Program to receive crisp, new ideas that are sure to inspire your creativity.

Cost: $15

• Includes all the consumable supplies needed to make 12 cards.
  


• Shown is just 1 example of a card you can make with your kit. Receive 3 additional full color samples for "alternative" cards you can make with the contents of your kit!


• In addition, you'll receive detailed, step by step instructions on how to complete each of the 4 card designs.

Orders for the Card Kits must be received by February 15th. You will receive your kits by the end of the month.

Already have the ink pads and stamp set needed to make the cards in this kit? Just buy the Card Kit! Don't have some (or any) of these items? See the "Add-on Products" list to pick out and order what you need to complete the cards. Just want the Card Kit to make your own designs? Go for it!


Special Offer for February! Purchase the Card Kit and receive the Coordinating Set at "Catalog Price" which is 17% off.

Please Note: I am glad to ship kits directly to you! If the kit needs to be shipped, there will be an extra $3 shipping charge.

This month's featured set is: Big Flowers
You can find the set on page 95 of the Spring/Summer Collection

Click Here to View On-Line


February 2008 Card Kit

The Card Kit ($15) Includes:

· 12 Pieces of 5 ½" x 8 1/2" Barely Banana Cardstock
· 12 Pieces of 5 ½" x 2 ½" Cameo Coral Cardstock
· 12 Pieces of 5 ½" x ½" Garden Green Cardstock
· 12 Pieces of 3" x 3" Certainly Celery Cardstock
· 12 Pieces of 2 ¼" x 2 ¼" Rose Red Cardstock
· 24 Pieces of 2" x 2" Whisper White Cardstock
· 12 - 5" Pieces of Certainly Celery Grosgrain Ribbon
· 12 - Whisper White Medium Envelopes
· Step by Step Instructions to complete 4 different card designs using the kit pieces

Add-on Products:
· Cameo Coral Classic Ink Pad ($5.25*)
· Barely Banana Classic Ink Pad ($5.25*)
· Regal Rose Stampin' Write Marker ($3.25*)
· Garden Green Stampin' Write Marker ($3.25*)
· Rose Red Stampin' Write Marker ($3.25*)
· Barely Banana Stampin' Write Marker ($3.25*)
· White Gel Pen ($3.95*)
· Scallop Circle Punch ($15.95*)
· 1 ¼" Cirlce Punch ($15.95*)
· Big Flowers ($30.95 total---no ship/tax) with the purchase of the Card Kit

*plus shipping and tax

Other Optional Purchases:
· Stampin' Dimensionals: for raising images for a 3-D effect

Contact me today to order your Card Kit and see how quick and easy card making can be right in the comforts of your home.


Upcoming Kits:

March-- All in the Family

April--(Baby theme) Nursery Necessities

May-- Just B

June-- Stitched Exotics

Blog Candy #1

I meant to do this when my counter hit 500, but I think that was around Christmas and I just never got around to it.

So, what is Blog Candy? It's a little gift from me to you for visiting my blog.

Who gets Blog Candy? A person who enters the Blog Candy "contest" and gets picked at random. This means I pull a name from a basket.

How do you enter? Leave a comment to this post telling me your favorite project from my blog. Click on Comments at the bottom of the post.

What do you get? I have a new, unopened package of Natural Hemp Twine and set of 4 fantastic cards made by yours truly!

The deadline for entering this blog candy contest is 9:00 PM Sunday, January 27. I will post the winner by the following morning. Good luck!

Typos & Recipe Swap Samples

Well, I have decided that it's really not a good idea to post to my blog or website past midnight anymore. If you have checked either of these in the last couple of days, you may have seen some discrepancies in my last couple of posts. Everything is updated with current information now, so be sure to re-read any posts that were of interest to you. Thanks, Kymm, for bringing this to my attention!

I just love how the Voila! Recipe Album turned out. I have never stamped on a linen album before and was a bit hesitant to try it. But, everything worked out and I am happy with the finished product. I mentioned that I would post some samples of Recipe swaps. These samples are from a swap that I participated in with some demo friends a long time ago. Pretty much all of the stamps you see are retired now, but I want to give you an idea of how to do the swaps.

Voila! Recipe Book

Here is the sample for my Voila! Recipe Book Class. The class fee of $35 includes your a 6x6 ring album (you choose color--Natural, Red, Moss, or Navy) and a set of page protectors. You will have room for up to 60 recipes. If you want to stamp on the front of your album like I did, I do not recommend getting the Navy album. My color scheme is Real Red, Always Artichoke, and Creamy Caramel. You can choose different colors for your album.

You may also add any or all of the following stamp sets to your class fee at "catalog price." That means you don't pay shipping or tax on the sets--saving you 17%!
From the Kitchen Of $27.95, Voila $23.95, and Voila to Go $15.95

We will make 6 dividers using the From the Kitchen Of stamp set and the round tab punch.





Details
Date: Monday, February 18
Time: 6:30 PM
Cost: $35
RSVP and Payment: February 5

Class Samples

Okay, I know I said class samples would be up on Thursday, but I had camera problems. I couldn't find my camera!

Here are the samples for my February Stamp-a-Stack on Saturday, February 9 at 11:00 AM. Make 2 of these 5 designs for only $15. Envelopes are included. RSVP by February 4.



Here are the samples for my Mom & Me Valentine Stamp Camp. This class is Saturday, January 26 at 10:00 am. Cost is $15 per adult/child pair. Add additional child for only $10 more. Ages 4 and up. RSVP by Tuesday, January 22. You will make one valentine mailbox, 2 3x3 love notes, 2 sucker holders, and one Cupid Soup.

Ribbon Jars

Do you have scraps of ribbon laying around? Can you even find the baggy that you put them in? Well, I have a quick and easy project for you--a ribbon jar! Isn't this cute? It's perfect for displaying on a shelf. I'm going to make another one to put my punched out punches in.


Can you see the yummy new, striped ribbon in the jar? My spools just arrived yesterday and the ribbon is fantastic! I made these ribbon jars for my Clubbers. Club #1 just started a new round last night and I like to make them a little something at the beginning of each round.

Project Supplies:

Cardstock: Chocolate Chip (2 1/8 x 3 5/8"), Very Vanilla (1 7/8" x 3 3/8")
Ink: Purely Pomegranate, Chocolate Chip, Versamark
Stamps: r monogram, Rough Edges Alphabet
Accessories: 1 Quart wide-mouthed mason jar (I found a box of 12 for only $10 at Odd Lots), Clear Embossing Powder, Heating Tool, 1/8" hand punch, Linen Thread (@7"), any type of ribbon to tie around the top (@20"), Pretty in Pink, Very Vanilla, and Chocolate Chip grosgrain ribbon

Where in the World Could the Class Samples Be?

I know some of you are probably wondering what ever happened to me posting the pictures of my upcoming class samples? Well, I was waiting on my new catalog order for some new stuff to use for these classes, and forgot to expedite shipping. Which means that my new stuff won't be here until Monday! So, I hope to have everything ready by Wednesday or Thursday. Check back here for samples of my Mom & Me Valentine Stamp Camp, regular Valentine Stamp Camp, Voila! Recipe Book, and February Stamp-a-Stack samples.

Were you waiting to see pictures before RSVPing for a class? I will extend the RSVP dates for the Valentine Stamp Camps to Saturday, the 19th. That gives you some time to decide and still gives me enough time to prepare for the classes.

Baby Shower Ensemble

Okay, I am such a slacker! I haven't posted anything in a long time. I am taking 4 online computer classes at Sinclair this quarter and have been working on homework and other stuff for my classes. I will take 3 more courses next quarter, and will be able to re-certify my teaching certificate. My hope is to get a job at a virtual academy so that I can still stay home with Kyle.


Back to stamping! I threw my sister-in-law a baby shower last weekend. We had a small turnout, but it sure was fun planning! I stamped matching invitations and thank you notes to start. Then I wanted to carry over the lion theme to my games. As many of you know, I am addicted to the Scallop Punch and poking the little holes in each scallop. So, I punched and pierced all the little scallops for the 2-4-6-8 party favor boxes, too! If you've never made a 2-4-6-8 box, you're in for a treat. They are so easy to make and can be used for so many occasions. Here are the directions:

Start with a half sheet of cardstock (8 1/2 x 5 1/5). Score long ways at 2", 4", 6", & 8". Turn the paper and score at 2". You now have 4 tall boxes with 4 short boxes below. You have a skinny tab that is divided into two sections--one tall, one short. Use scissors to cut the lines of the 4 short boxes--stop when you get to the perpendicular line of the tall boxes. Now, cut off the small, skinny section. You are left with a skinny tab--cut each end at an angle. Fold on all scored lines. Apply strong adhesive (if you're doing this for a very special occasion or making these way ahead of time, I recommend using our Sticky Strip) on each of the small boxes and along the tab. Fold up small boxes to make the bottom of your box and insert the tab inside to close it. You can push in the sides of the box and close it at the top with ribbon like I did or just keep it open. Add a handle with ribbon.


So, after making the party favors, I decided to add more of those cute little scalloped circles to the basket I bought for "tray game." This is the game where you put a whole bunch of baby items in a tray or basket for people to look at and try to remember what they saw. The basket and its contents go to the Mama to Be, of course. I ran these scallops through my laminator and attached them to the basket with Mini Glue Dots. But, I didn't stop there! Have you ever played the Baby Food game--where everyone looks at jars of baby food without labels and guesses what is inside? Well, I just don't like the idea of not having labels on the food, so I cut strips of Designer paper to cover the labels. And, I added scalloped circles on the tops. Can you say obsessed?! After all that, I decided it was best to just STOP. I do think everything turned out really cute, though!

Stamps
• Wild About You
• Short & Sweet

Paper
• Soft Sky and So Saffron Designer Paper
• Certainly Celery, So Saffron, Whisper White

Ink
• Close To Cocoa
• Chocolate Chip
• Soft Sky
• River Rock Classic ink refill

Stampin’ Up! Accessories
• Soft Sky double stitched ribbon
• Certainly Celery wide grosgrain
• Scallop Punch
• 1 3/8 and 1 1/4" circle punches
• Mat Kit

The Spring Summer 2008 Collection is Here

Woohoo! It's official -- the Spring Summer 2008 Collection Catalog is available online and you can start placing orders! What should be at the top of your list? The Valentine's Day bundle, of course! It's a terrific little pack of products that will help you make some great projects for Valentine's Day!

Valentine's Day Bundle
January 2 - January 31, 2008

January is a sweet time at Stampin' Up! In addition to a brand-new catalog full of stamping and crafting treats, we have two special offers we know you'll love.

Customers:
Make quick and cute Valentine projects for your loved ones using our exclusive Valentine's Day Bundle and receive a free spool of Regal Rose 5/8" grosgrain ribbon.

Hostesses:
Hold a workshop of $350 or more and choose any one stamp set from our Spring-Summer Preview Brochure 2008 FREE (up to a $29.95 value!)!

So don't wait -- start filling out your wish list and contact me at 937-865-0660 or stampingcarrie@yahoo.com to schedule your party or place your order!

Checking Back In/New Catalog!

Wow! It's been a long time since I've posted. I really had planned on posting more and even had some great Christmas projects to share, but just got caught in the holiday rush. I hope you all had a nice Christmas. We had a great time. Now, we're gearing up for New Year's Eve and a baby shower that I'm throwing for Kent's sister, Erin. I'll share some of the baby shower projects soon.

For now, I wanted to remind you of some important dates.

• The Fall & Winter Catalog is ending in a few days. I will be placing one final order on December 30 at 6:00 PM. If you would like to order anything, let me know by this date. Payment should also be received by the 30th. I have updated the Retired Accessory list. You can view the Retired Stamp Set list on the right side under Special Download Forms.



• The NEW Spring/Summer Collection has arrived!!! I can't wait to show it to you! Stampin' Up comes out their main catalog twice a year now, so that is why it may seem EARLY to be hearing about a new catalog already.
  
  Please let me know if you are interested in reserving a copy of one. They are a great resource for IDEAS, not to mention all the FUN NEW stamp sets and accessories jam packed inside. You won't be disappointed!
  
  Hostesses and Current Clubbers receive a free catalog. While the catalog retails at $9.95, I sell them to my customers at my cost of $5. For the month of January, place an order of $30 or more and get one for free! You can start ordering from the new catalog on January 2.



• Super Stampin' Weekend: Early Bird Registration is January 15. However, due to space constraints, we are cutting registration off at 30. To be sure you get a spot, email me right away that you are planning on attending. Let me know how long you'll be staying. Details can be found by clicking here! Find the registration form to the right.

Retired Accessories List

Below is the Retired Accessory List. Items on this list are available from now until the end of the month or while supplies last---whichever comes first. Stampin' Up! will update the list daily. I will then post the update here on my blog. Items in red are no longer available.

Please know that popular items will sell out quickly, so get me your order asap. I will be placing an order Tuesday, December 11 around 5:00 PM, if you would like to order anything. You can, of course, place an order after that time, but I am going to put one in, hopefully, before anything runs out!


Retired Accessories List

Retired wheels and accessories are available while supplies last, so make sure you place your orders no later than January 1.

Item # Product Description

109198 Accents & Elements Borders & Blossoms

109199 Accents & Elements Little Reminders 2

109197 Accents & Elements Tagged

100700 Album Leather Post Black 8-1/2x11

105385 Album Linen Post Mellow Moss 8-1/2x11

104520 Album Linen Post Natural 8-1/2x11

104517 Album Linen Post Navy 8-1/2x11---NLA

105382 Album Linen Post Real Red 8-1/2x11

105392 Album Linen Ring Mellow Moss 8-1/2x11

104510 Album Linen Ring Natural 8-1/2x11

104513 Album Linen Ring Navy 8-1/2x11

105388 Album Linen Ring Real Red 8-1/2x11--NLA

105067 Boxes & Tags Pockets & Pieces Assortment I

105068 Boxes & Tags Pockets & Pieces Assortment II--NLA

108798 Boxes & Tags Tiny Takeout Confetti White

107246 Boxes & Tags Tiny Takeout Kraft

105747 Boxes Stamp & Supply Extra Large

105748 Boxes Stamp & Supply Extra Large Divided

105744 Boxes Stamp & Supply Extra Small

105749 Boxes Stamp & Supply Jumbo

105734 Boxes Stamp & Supply Large

105746 Boxes Stamp & Supply Medium

105745 Boxes Stamp & Supply Small

101052 Brayer Attachment Foam----NLA

107293 Cards & Envelopes Greeting Very Vanilla Medium

109149 Designer Series Paper Brocade Background

109161 Designer Series Paper Cerise

109162 Designer Series Paper Charbon

109155 Designer Series Paper Creepy Crawley

109152 Designer Series Paper Darling Doodles

109150 Designer Series Paper Dashing

108503 Designer Series Paper Petals & Paisleys

109156 Designer Series Paper Linen Prints

109147 Designer Series Paper Notations No. 2

109148 Designer Series Paper Outlaw

109158 Designer Series Paper Uptown

109157 Designer Series Paper Wintergreen

107285 Envelopes Open End Very Vanilla Large

107284 Envelopes Open End Whisper White Large

107296 Envelopes Shimmery White Medium

107287 Envelopes Square Vellum Large

107310 Envelopes Square Very Vanilla Mini

107294 Envelopes Vellum Medium

107290 Envelopes Very Vanilla Large

107291 Envelopes Whisper White Large

101016 Eyelet Tool Kit

105317 Eyelets Bold Brights II

105379 Eyelets Silver

105315 Eyelets Soft Subtles II

107282 Fancy Fibers Bella

107283 Fancy Fibers Elizabeth

103352 Stampin' Glitter Romantic Red

103349 Stampin' Glitter Silver Shine

106650 Greeting Glue

102620 Liquid Glue----NLA

103145 Page Protectors Post 8-1/2x11

104523 Page Protectors Ring 8-1/2x11

103598 Paper Vellum 12x12

105543 Pastel Refills Bold Brights

105544 Pastel Refills Earth Elements

105547 Pastel Refills Neutrals----NLA

105545 Pastel Refills Rich Regals

105546 Pastel Refills Soft Subtles

105962 Perfect Layers Tool

104184 Post Extenders----NLA

106522 Punch Spring Bouquet Flower

109722 Simply Scrappin' Creative License Hostess Level 1

109611 Simply Scrappin' Happy Me Hostess Level 3

109596 Simply Scrappin' Out & About

109626 Simply Scrappin' Primary Colors

109649 Simply Scrappin' Round Up

109635 Simply Scrappin' Secret Garden

109663 Simply Scrappin' Winter Bright

107415 Simply Sent Friendship Shapes

109230 Simply Sent Happy Day

105580 Spectrum Pad Blue Frost

101492 Spectrum Pad Celebration

105579 Spectrum Pad Cotton Candy

101336 Spectrum Pad Pumpkin Patch

100000 Spectrum Pad Un-inked

103953 Stamp-a-ma-jig Imaging Sheets Refill

104432 Stampin' Around Cartridge & Ink Refill Clear Embossing

101460 Stampin' Around Cartridge & Ink Refill Whisper White

102391 Stampin' Around Ink Refill Clear Embossing

103017 Stampin' Around Ink Refill Whisper White

103151 Stampin' Emboss Powder Hologram Highlights

105677 Stampin' Kids Pad Bear Brown

105676 Stampin' Kids Pad Beetle Black

105675 Stampin' Kids Pad Boxcar Blue

105674 Stampin' Kids Pad Gumball Green

105673 Stampin' Kids Pad Poppin' Purple

105672 Stampin' Kids Pad Princess Pink

105671 Stampin' Kids Pad Robin Red

105670 Stampin' Kids Pad Yahoo Yellow

103174 Stampin' Pastel Applicators----NLA

100852 Stampin' Pastel Erasers

100081 Stampin' Write Marker Going Gray

100945 StazOn Ink Refill Timber Brown

103088 StazOn Pad Timber Brown

107235 Tag Sheets Bold Brights

107239 Tag Sheets Confetti White & Kraft

107236 Tag Sheets Earth Elements

107240 Tag Sheets Kraft

107237 Tag Sheets Rich Regals

107238 Tag Sheets Soft Subtles

100894 Watercolor Brush Flat

101551 Watercolor Brush Medium

101331 Watercolor Brush Small

105395 Wire Works Metallic

105652 Wrapping Paper Whisper White

Stampin' Around wheels

100360 Acorns

109812 All about Birthdays*

109690 All about Christmas*

109812 All about Gratitude*

109676 Autumn Dots

104070 Bloomin'

107466 Bodacious*

105750 Bouquet*

107481 Butterflies & Blossoms

104065 Fishy

100267 Happy Jacks

107563 Ho Ho Ho

104312 Hot to Dot

104279 Leaf Prints

106062 Leaves Awash*

107479 Rough around the Edges*

101927 Snowman Fun

107465 Speckled*

105521 Spooky Skyline*

108979 Spotted*

107480 True Hearts

105033 Wings & Things

* Jumbo Stampin' Around wheels

Day 5 Special

Today's special is STORAGE!

Take 15% off any item(s) on page 193.

**This is the last day of of my 5 Days of Holiday Happiness. I hope you've enjoyed these fantastic deals. Please remember that I must receive your order by noon on Thursday. Payment must be received by Saturday, December 8 at 5:00 PM

Reminders:

• Specials cannot be combined, but you may take advantage of multiple specials.


• Prices listed do not include tax and shipping. Stampin' Up! has a minimum shipping rate of $3.95 or 10%--whichever is greater. Depending on your total, it may be cheaper to have your items shipped to me. You can then pick up your items at your convenience when they arrive. If you choose to have your items shipped to you, that's no problem.


• To place an order, email or call me by noon on the 6th.. I will let you know your total. Payment must be received by Saturday, December 8 at 5:00 PM. Cash or check is preferred, but I do accept credit cards. You can drop off or mail your payment to Carrie Clary, 961 Cottage Avenue, Miamisburg, OH 45342


• Orders should arrive by the 17th or 18th. If you have your items delivered to me, I will let you know when they are available for pick-up.

Day 4 Special

Today's special is COLOR!

1. Purchase a set of Watercolor Wonder Crayons and Aquapainters, get a Jet Black or Timber Brown Staz-On pad OR a package of Watercolor Paper for only $4.


2. Buy 6 ink pads (any style), get a Classic Ink Pad for free.

**Remember, specials cannot be combined--you cannot use one special to satisfy the requirements of another special. You can take advantage of more than one special.

Home Decor--Part 3 Christmas Wreath

I was so excited to finish this wreath! I once again used my Heat & Stick powder to adhere my glitter on the chipboard snowflakes. I don't use the red glitter very often, but it was perfect for this project. The two small snowflakes are missing their red rhinestone brads, but my order will arrive today so I can fix them later. The scalloped squares and star were covered with the Dashing Designer Papers. I just love this set of paper. I've been using it on all my Christmas decor items so that they match.

For those of you new to chipboard, there are a number of ways to cover it.

1. Apply craft ink directly to the chipboard. I usually smoosh my chipboard piece into my large craft pad or use my craft spots to dab the color on. This gives you a smooth, velvet like finish.


2. Apply craft ink and add embossing powder on top. You can use clear or use Iridescent Ice EP to give it some sparkle!


3. Cover with designer paper. There are two ways to do this. The easiest way (and the one I usually choose) is to use your Anywhere Glue stick to stick your chipboard on a piece of paper. Then, working on your cutting mat, use a craft knife to cut off the excess pieces. The other way is two trace your chipboard piece onto your paper and cut it out. Use your Anywhere Glue Stick to adhere the paper. After either of these techniques, use your sanding block to sand off any rough edges. Use a nail file (the mini ones work great!)to get into small spaces.


4. Cover with glitter. Smoosh Versamark pad on top of your chipboard piece, being sure to cover completely. Apply Heat & Stick powder and heat until the powder becomes liquidy. Pour glitter on top and heat just a bit more.

Day 3 Special

Today's special is . . .

Choose one item at catalog price (that means no shipping or tax will be added to the item---that's 17% off) when you make a purchase of $35 or more (before shipping and tax is added).

**Remember, specials cannot be combined--you cannot use one special to satisfy the requirements of another special. You can take advantage of more than one special.

Day 2 Special

Today's special is ACCESSORIES!

1. Choose an embossing powder of your choice when you purchase the Heat Tool and the Powder Pals.


2. Choose a package of eyelets (valued at $5.95) for free when you purchase either the Crop-a-dile or the Crafter's Tool Kit.
   
   
3. Purchase a Hodgepodge Hardware Kit or the Pretties Kit, receive a FREE roll of 1/4" grosgrain ribbon in your choice of color (valued at $4.95).

**Remember, specials cannot be combined--you cannot use one special to satisfy the requirements of another special. You can take advantage of more than one special.

Day 1 Special

Okay, ladies! Let's kick off the first day of my 5 Days of Holiday Happiness! Today's special is STAMPS!

1. Purchase 2 stamp sets, receive a third of equal or lesser value at 25% off!


2. Take $5 off a set of numbers when you purchase an alphabet set valued at $27.95 and up.

**Remember, specials cannot be combined--you cannot use one special to satisfy the requirements of another special. You can take advantage of more than one special.